Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
A guide to Nottingham's City of Caves at Garner's Hill, the audio tours and trails that map the city's subterranean network, and the connected sites of Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, Nottingham Castle and the National Justice Museum.
Live show by Basht. at Rescue Rooms on Goldsmith Street in Nottingham.
Speed dating night by Unified Dating to meet new people, with age-group sessions and a free drink on arrival.
Creative workshop led by playwriter Rae Mainwaring to explore personal 'bright places' and pockets of joy, open to everyone.
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The Nottingham Arts Theatre marks 25 years in its 200-year-old Hockley building, run as an educational charity by Julian Phillips and Campbell Kay. A look at its history, its community work and the full October-November 2026 season.
Pretty Woman: The Musical plays at Theatre Royal Nottingham from 21 September to 2 October 2027, starring Molly Rainford and Danny Walters. A run-down of the cast, the creative team, performance times, ticket prices and age guidance.
Underground New Year's Eve night of house, minimal and tech house from promoters Afta Dark and HYPA at the Secret Vault.
New Year's Eve night with live cover band El Duderino and a party disco that runs through midnight and into the early hours.
Over-18s New Year's Eve takeover at Rock City with several rooms of music and a midnight countdown to 2027.
Nottingham's Hockley Hustle celebrates its 20th anniversary on Sunday 25 October, with 500 acts across 50+ venues in Hockley and Sneinton. Highlights include the UFO Orchestra at St Mary's Church, a Sleaford Mods screening at Broadway Cinema and a wristband that raises money for local charities.
A guide to Halloween 2026 in Nottingham, from the Square One rave at The Nest and The Sacred Ape's rum workshop to the Halloween Parade, Wollaton Hall's outdoor cinema and the city's ghost tours.
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Nottingham's Winter Wonderland brings Christmas magic to Old Market Square with an ice rink, observation wheel, ice bar and Christmas market.
An outdoor Christmas market held at Vantom Village, Patchings Art Centre, featuring a variety of seasonal stalls.
A series of drop-in sessions provided by Wellness in Mind to support mental wellbeing in the community.
The 18th edition of the Nottingham Comedy Festival brings ten days of national stand-up, improv, sketch and panel shows across the city's bars, pubs and clubs.
A 20-minute drone show with 250 synchronised drones bringing Nottingham's history and legends to life in the night sky.
